Katie Holmes Makes Chic Colour Block Statement

What? Katie Holmes was spotted making a quick exit from the stage door at the Music Box theatre in NYC on Thursday. The actress who is nearing the end of her Dead Accounts stint on Broadway sported a navy Balenciaga coat and a simple coral dress. Accessorising the look with a Dolce & Gabbana handbag and a pair of pink-trim black courts Katie looked effortlessly chic.

Where? New York

Verdict? Looking fresh-faced and fancy-free the former Mrs Cruise was dressed to impressed, get your pens out ladies, this look is one to take style notes from.

For more Katie pics, check out her style evolution below. There's some real fash hits and misses:

100th episode of Dawson's Creek celebration, 2002, New York
Katie cut a polished - and also rather sombre - figure dressed all in black to celebrate the 100th episode of the TV show that propelled her into the limelight.

Pieces of April premiere, 2003, New York
The actress looks gorgeous in a floral frock at the premiere of her latest movie, Pieces of April. She gets bonus points for matching her dress to her movie poster.

The Singing Detective premiere, 2003, New York
Katie goes for a sweet and simple look with a half updo and embellished black dress. The clunky shoes spoil the delicate effect of the rest of the outfit.

Glamour Women of the Year Awards, 2004, New York
Katie works some Old Hollywood glamour on the red carpet in this red hot look, which makes us believe that a red dress, bag, shoes and lip can actually look good together.

VH1 Save the Music benefit concert, 2005, New York
We're digging Katie's rock-chick look at this VH1 benefit concert in 2005, and the star's sleek-straight locks complement the boho outfit beautifully.

David di Donatello Italian film awards, 2005, Rome
We're not big fans of this embellished number Katie wore back in 2005, but Tom, who's trying to have some serious PDA action, doesn't seem to mind it.

Bambi Awards, 2007, Germany
The actress shocks on the red carpet with her dramatic blunt bob, and works a shimmering caped-shoulder dress by Monique Lhuillier. Another style hit, and proof that Holmes has officially ditched her squeaky clean style persona.

Costume Institute Gala, 2008, New York
Katie turned heads in this radiant red dress by Giorgio Armani. We were iffy about the royal blue shoes at first, but considering the year's theme was "Superheroes," we think it's a cheeky reference to Superman and Wonder Woman's colour palette, which makes us love the risk.

Valkyrie premiere, 2009, Rio de Janeiro
Katie opts for a vintage Christian Lacroix dress on the red carpet in Rip, and this look is one of our favourites on the star. Bonus points for being completely unexpected and unlike her usual red carpet choices.

Variety's 2nd Annual Power of Women Luncheon, 2010, Beverly Hills
We love the idea of this Louis Vuitton dress on the star, but the reality isn't amazing - she decided to shorten it and the hemline's unravelling before our eyes. Eep!

Street style, 2011, New York
The Spring 2011 Ann Taylor campaign face looks the part of the American brand as she steps out in sharp separates like these flared jeans, suede shoes and a timeless camel coat.